Blah Blah Blah (George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin) 1931
The EP Sessions. EP means 'extended play' and usually falls between the length of a single, and the length of a full album.
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Blah, blah, blah. It's Valentine's Day.. the Hetty way.
It's been a long time since I've been in the recording studio with my own project. Though there hasn't been much time to actually record, I've been full of ideas, both big and small! Releasing an EP for Valentine's Day has been something I've wanted to do for a long time, so I'm thrilled I had the opportunity to get in the studio when I was on tour in Australia during 2022.
On this recording I'm lucky to be accompanied by three wonderful musicians. Mark Fitzgibbon is an award winning jazz pianist and one of Australia's great musical treasures. Guitarist Sam Lemann is a long time collaborator and treasured friend whom some of you may recognised from the days of the "Irwell Street String Band", a group we founded together. Another close friend, Ben Hanlon, is an incredible double bassist, a principal with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and an 'in demand' sideman for Australia's finest jazz musicians and vocalists. You can enjoy his playing on my 2019 album release 'Under Paris Skies'.
I'm very happy to have this recording and the warm memory of a fun winter afternoon in the studio with Niko Schauble at Pughouse in Melbourne. Making music with friends you admire and enjoy, is there anything better?
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"a stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice"
James Morrison AM, Instrumentalist, Educator, Composer, Arranger
"truly one of the best swing-style vocalists (I’m talking 1940, Benny Goodman style 4/4 swing) on the current scene.."
Will Friedwald's Clip Joint, USA
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credits
from Valentines,
released February 14, 2023
Hetty Kate (vocals)
Ben Hanlon (double bass)
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Recorded in August 2022, in Australia
Engineer : Niko Schauble, Pughouse Studios, Thornbury
Mixing & Mastering : Niko Schauble
Other releases include : Under Paris Skies (2019), Kissing Bug (2009), Dim All The Lights (2014), Gordon Webster meets Hetty Kate (2014) and many more.
Rick is a dear friend and astonishing composer and musician. Sacred Hearts is a lovely album and I listen to it all the time. If you enjoy being taken on a beautiful journey this is the album for you. Hetty Kate
supported by 10 fans who also own “Blah, Blah, Blah”
What a great selection of songs - hidden gems. "Nobody" from Strike Up the Band, but here taken in a new, fresh way. "You Irritate Me So" by Cole Porter, maybe known best by Audrey Morris if known at all, here again brought to life with the ever great vocals of Hetty Kate. Then there is "Umbrella Man" which I'd never heard of until Hetty told me of it after the album was recorded, what a great song. You will hear songs new to you or, songs you know, where you find a new way to appreciate them. Mark Schettenhelm
supported by 6 fans who also own “Blah, Blah, Blah”
I love this ENTIRE album!!! How to chose a favourite (Well Read Baby?!) Keenan's album is a tour de force of songs that were written now, but he's so totally internalized the style that they sound like they are from another century! The musicianship, arrangements, and the voice of Laura Windley are great. This is my fave vocal showing from Laura, too! (and she has lots of great records) Can't recommend this highly enough Alex P
Based around the question “What is trust?” the latest from Michele Thomas is a bewitching combination of jazz and soul. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 27, 2022